Day: 23 March 2012

Mokume Gane

Mokume Gane originated in Japan in the 17th century & was originally used to decorate Samurai swords. Mokume Gane translates from Japanese as ‘Wood Grain’, a name the process gets from its distinctive pattern. The unique patterns in Mokume Gane are created by firstly fusing different metals into a ‘billet’ (a stack of metals). The […]